mopardave Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/KT88-big-power-Single-ended-HiFi-Audio-Class-A-Tube-Amplifier-Excellent-bass/813423_2001161898.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.5yvQHj I see its went up a few bucks, but still a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 The ad says it uses two 12ax7 (for the input) tubes, but those are octal tubes/sockets in the pics. Doesn't that make you a bit leery? Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Look at the innards. Hot Glue is used. Not too fond of the way everything is configured around those goofy looking terminal strips. I have no idea what brand/brands of electrolytic capacitors are used in there. Mallory? Nichicon? What brand of box and film cap is used? Offshoot brands? Of course for 339 bucks, one gets a nice chassis, Japanese Z11 output xformers, (?) a choke and power supply transformer. Then stick different guts in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Looks like a $330 amp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 You get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 On 4/12/2017 at 5:20 PM, Marvel said: The ad says it uses two 12ax7 (for the input) tubes, but those are octal tubes/sockets in the pics. Doesn't that make you a bit leery? Bruce maybe the pic is of the proto type and not the amp youll be getting. iv seen that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 There is a lot to be said for the adds and spec's due to the Chinese translation. The amp will come with a manual and have all the correct tubes for use. It would not scare me off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossman Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I have the exact same amp. Got it from the bay.. 12 or 13 watts per channel.. I have used with my my cornscalas and was very impressed. Im currently using with my RF-3's and it does sound very nice. A good bang for the buck tube amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 On 5/1/2017 at 10:04 AM, Bossman said: I have the exact same amp. Got it from the bay.. 12 or 13 watts per channel.. I have used with my my cornscalas and was very impressed. Im currently using with my RF-3's and it does sound very nice. A good bang for the buck tube amp. i'm glad to see someone has tried it and had good results. I think a lot of those Chinese amps are a good value. The price of that has gone up again. I think i'll wait til fall/winter now as I don't spend much time listening in summer weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 There is a good chance that if these amps get popular, the price won't come down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 44 minutes ago, derrickdj1 said: There is a good chance that if these amps get popular, the price won't come down. forum member BernardLVH is in China.. maybe someone could pm him for local pricing in Shenzhen, China.. what are or could be good buys on quality Chinese tube gear.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Douk-Audio-KT88-Vacuum-Tube-Amplifier-High-End-Single-Ended-HiFi-Power-Amp-18W-2/251473410112?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Here's another little amp i'v been watching. Simular to the other Douk. Can't really pull the trigger just look, so in the tire kicking stages yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Here's a quick pic. Anyone here try one yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Looks like Bossman has tried one and likes it. Thats makes things a little more easy purchasing. I think i like the black one better thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 The amps are basically the same ones. Douk and the other companies are also basically the same ones. The amp is not a bad amp, and can be upgraded with capos and resistors. I've had 2 of them redone, one was redone in triode mode and drops the wattage to 4 wpc. They are clear, and with different tubes do give a slightly different sound to them. I know it's been awhile that someone replied to the post, just figured I'd give my opinion on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Thanks for the info. Still haven't pulled the trigger yet. My old Audcom is still sounding good with KT77's in it. 30/ch and it rocks. I will be getting one of those this yr thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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